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The American Dance Machine

Closing: December 03, 1978

The American Dance Machine - 1978 Broadway History , Info & More

Century Theatre
235 W. 46th St., Basement New York, NY

Originally produced by The American Dance Machine, with Lee Theodore: Founder and Executive Director, the show was a "Living Archive" of Broadway theatre dance; great theatre dances saved from oblivion. Choreographers included: Agnes De Mille, Jack Cole, Joe Layton, Michael Kidd, Ron Field, Bob Fosse, Onna White and Peter Gennaro. Featured dancers and guest artists included Harold Cromer, Liza Gennaro, Patti Mariano, Lawrence Leritz and Donald Young.


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The American Dance Machine History

Other Productions of The American Dance Machine

1978   Broadway Concert [Broadway]
Broadway
1982   West End Concert [West End]
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